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The Beast Is in Rashaad Penny: Meet the Shy Rook Who Could Be Marshawn Lynch 2.0

RENTON, Washington — Of course, Rashaad Penny brings his family to dinner. He's been clinging to them for years.

As a kid. Whenever he'd head to a buddy's house to go swimming, to spend the night, Penny inevitably made up an excuse to go home. No, Penny didn't actually have to help Mom with chores.

As a college freshman. Only an hour-and-a-half from home, Penny became so homesick so fast, he nearly quit on San Diego State.

And, indeed, as a 22-year-old Seahawks rookie. He's got Team Penny with him through minicamp.